3752. Adulteration of conjugated estrogen tablets.   U. S. v. 885 Bottles    *    *    *.
(F. D. 0. No. 32587.   Sample No. 21235-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 11, 1952, Western District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about January 29,1951, from St. Louis, Mo.
PRODUCT :    Conjugated estrogen tablets.   885   100-tablet bottles at San Antonio,
Tex." Analysis showed that the product contained a total amount of estrogenic
steroids calculated to be 0.60 mg. of sodium estrone sulfate per tablet.
LABEL, IN PART: "Each tablet contains water soluble conjugated estrogens,
naturally occurring, expressed as sodium estrone sulfate 1.25 mg."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (c), the strength of the article
differed from that which it was represented to possess. The article was
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :   April 24, 1952.   Default tlecree of condemnation and destruction.